2024-03-27 Belgium 1240-1300 MHz proposed restrictions
On March 27, 2024, Belgium’s regulator the BIPT published draft restrictions on amateur radio operation in the 23cm (1240-1300 MHz) band.
Belgium is believed to be the first country to propose restrictions on 23cm band operation following WRC-23 ITU-R Recommendation M.2164-0
The new restrictions include:
Class A (equiv UK Full, USA Extra) – size of band reduced from 60 MHz to 8.24 MHz. EME (but not satellite uplink) is permitted 1260-1262 MHz and the antenna elevation must always be more than 15° above the horizon and the transmission power is limited to 50 W EIRP. If the elevation is above 55° above the horizon, the power is increased to 500 watts EIRP
Class B (equiv UK Intermediate, USA General) – 1296-1300 MHz only
Class C (equiv UK Foundation, USA Technician) – No access (unchanged)
The public consultation runs until April 28 https://www.bipt.be/operators/publication/consultation-on-the-frequencies-powers-and-transmission-modes-that-may-be-used-by-radio-amateurs
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